Food Resources

COVID-19 Task Force

FOOD RESOURCES April 28, 2020

Dial 2-1-1 for free and confidential advice about assistance with basic needs: food, shelter, transportation, financial assistance, and household goods https://mass211.org

LOCAL PROVIDERS (DELIVERIES, CURBSIDE PICK-UP OR TAKE-OUT)

• Pick-up is currently available at McCusker’s, Baked, Hearty Eats (veggies), Hager’s Farm Market window, Green Fields Market, Keystone Market (Seniors only, Sat. 9-2 for call-in orders). Call for details.

• For more ways to shop local: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/covid-19-how-where-to-buy-local and CISA at: https://www.buylocalfood.org/buy-local/covid-19-online-ordering-home-deliveries-and-closures

• Food Delivery Programs (Online ordering; note that delivery charges apply)

• Mass Food Delivery (farm products): https://massfooddelivery.com
• Big Y, CVS and BJ’s Home Delivery: Instacart: https://www.instacart.com

FREE FOOD RESOURCES: Find regularly updated list at http://bit.ly/FCFoodResourcesList

Food Pantries:

• Hilltown Churches Food Pantry, Ashfield: For hours & information call 413-625-0020
• Good Neighbors Food Pantry, Charlemont: For hours & information call 413-3399-4294
• West County Food Pantry, Cowell Gym, Shelburne: For hours & information call 413-339-4294
• Center for Self-Reliance, Greenfield: For hours & information call 413-773-5029

• Meals on Wheels can be reached by calling LifePath at 800-732-4636, 413-773-5555, or TDD 413-772-6566, M-F 9-5

• School Grab and Go Meals for School Aged Children For a full list: http://bit.ly/FCFoodResourcesList

• Mohawk Trail Regional School District: Pickup at Shelburne Falls Fire Department, 121 State St.; Breakfast and Lunch, MWF, 10:30 to noon. (2 days of meals on M&W, 1 meal on F.) Contact Debbie at dplante@mtrsd.org
• Franklin Technical School: https://fcts.us/p/261/Meal-Service-Closure-Updates. Pickup at numerous locations. Contact Liz Bouchard for any questions or requests (413) 863-9561 ext. 289, ebouchard@fcts.us.

REQUEST HELP WITH SHOPPING OR ORDERING FOOD

• A Shelburne COVID-19 Task Force volunteer can assist you. Call the Arms Library at 413-625-0306.
• “Neighbor to Neighbor Network” operated by Franklin Community Co-op at McCuskers. To learn more: https://n2n.franklincommunity.coop or contact Sarah Kanabay, cell: 413-325-4625; office: 413-325-8802

DONATE TO THE ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING FREE FOOD SERVICES

• Life Path's (Virtual) Meals on Wheels Walkathon May 2nd. For more information: https://lifepath.z2systems.com/np/clients/lifepath/donation.jsp?campaign=1&
• Mary Lyon Foundation Response Fund https://marylyonfoundation.org/covid-19-response-fund 413-625-2555
• Food Bank of Western MA - https://www.foodbankwma.org to donate online or send donation to The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, PO Box 160 Hatfield, MA 01038, Attn: Development Department
• Salvation Army https://massachusetts.salvationarmy.org/MA/Coronavirus

Posted: to Town of Shelburne News on Wed, Apr 29, 2020
Updated: Wed, Apr 29, 2020